Mindful Economics: How the U.S. Economy Works, Why It Matters, and How It Could Be Different

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The book critiques the U.S. economic system, arguing that corporate profit maximization inherently undermines societal and environmental welfare. Joel Magnuson connects various crises—such as wars, rising oil prices, and the mortgage crisis—to the flaws of capitalism, asserting that these issues stem from a system designed to prioritize shareholder profits over public good. He emphasizes the need to understand economics from a critical perspective and presents alternative approaches to the current capitalist model, highlighting the global-local interconnectedness.